CONTENT FOR 800 & 1500m
Introduction to Middle Distance Running & Training Zones
26 Jul 2022WHAT IS MIDDLE DISTANCE RUNNING?
Events classified as ‘middle distance’ are those longer than sprints, and up to 3000m. This includes the 800m, the 1500m, and the Mile. However, the Mile is not an Olympic distance and is raced more…
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Long Distance Transitioning from Winter to Summer
23 Sep 2022Track specialists approaching the summer season need to consider certain factors before scheduling training in preparation for races.
Winter training lasts all year round
The energy demands of distance events in track and field like winter road or cross-country recess…
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WORLD RECORDS
David Rudisha
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London, GBR ('12)
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1:53.28
München, GER ('83)
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3:26.00
Rome, ITA
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3:50.07
Monaco, MON ('15)
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